http://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/

The Nutrition & Herbal Collective, Ellicott City, MD (2025)

08/08/2025

🌟 Supervisor Spotlight: Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN

Caitlin Self brings both clinical excellence and down-to-earth teaching to our mentorship experience, blending deep knowledge with real-world accessibility. She currently serves as the CNS Test Prep course moderator here at The Nutrition & Herbal Collective, guiding students with precision, warmth, and real-life insight.

🧠 In her private practice, Caitlin specializes in SIBO, gut health, and mental health - integrating functional nutrition with a grounded, client-accessible approach.

With a Master’s in Human Nutrition from MUIH and a robust academic background, Caitlin has worn many hats:

✨ Clinic & classroom faculty at MUIH
✨ Community educator in addiction recovery
✨ Course contributor & mentor across platforms
✨ Content creator behind FrugalNutrition.com & YouTube companion channel

💡 She’s trained under experts like Dr. James Greenblatt and the GI Dietitians Academy, blending evidence-based care with compassionate delivery. Her current studies in Nutrigenomics reflect her continued commitment to staying current - and helping others do the same.

Whether she’s moderating exam prep, mentoring students, or building accessible food content online, Caitlin is driven by one goal:

👉 Making quality nutrition care and education accessible for all!

🗣️ Want to be mentored by practitioners like Caitlin?

Enroll in our program and gain access to built-in mentorship, live CNS Test Prep support, and weekly supervision with experienced professionals who are as passionate about teaching as they are about healing.

📅 Join our live info session on August 14 @ 7 PM ET

🔗 Tap the below to RSVP or apply now - your next step starts here.

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

08/06/2025

🚨 IG LIVE ALERT! 🚨

St. John’s Wort is here to brighten your day - but should you actually avoid it, or is that just a myth? 🌿✨

Join Rebecca TODAY at 12 PM ET for a deep dive on this superstar herb:

💡 When to say “yes” to St. John’s Wort
❌ When only to avoid it (because interactions aren’t an immediate no!)
🔥 Tips on safely integrating it into your nutrition and herbal practice

Got questions? Bring ’em! Let’s bust myths and get herbal-smart together.

⏰ Set your reminder - see you at 12pm ET over on Instagram!

08/04/2025

🧬 Ready to decode your clients’ genes and elevate your nutrition practice?
Join our Nutrigenomics Info Session - a 2 part, interactive live course designed for nutrition pros who want to integrate gene-informed care with confidence.

📅 Tuesday, August 6 @ 7:30 PM ET (Part 1) & Part 2 September 3 @ 7:30 pm ET
⏳ 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
💵 Investment: $67 - 1 fee for 2 parts!
💻 Delivered live online - join from anywhere!

What’s included:
🔬 Step-by-step guidance on translating genetic data into actionable nutrition and herbal protocols
🧠 Explore nutrigenomics applications for gut health, mental health, and chronic conditions
🌿 How to blend herbs and precision nutrition for better client outcomes
🎓 Access to expert instruction and live Q&A

Perfect for:
✅ Registered Dietitians & Nutritionists
✅ CNS Candidates
✅ Integrative Health Practitioners

✨ Ready to add a cutting-edge tool to your nutrition toolkit? Secure your spot today!

🎟️ Register by clicking the link below!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

08/01/2025

✨ August Events Are Here to Keep You Inspired!

We know… it’s the last stretch of summer (kind of). ☀️ The sun’s out, your iced herbal tea’s calling, and let’s be honest - you’d rather be anywhere but behind your desk.

We totally get it.

That’s why we’ve lined up 4 exciting events this August to keep you motivated, learning, and connected as you power through your CNS journey:

📅 What’s Coming Up

🌿 Aug 6 @ 12 PM ET – Instagram Live
🟡 Spotlight on St. John's Wort: Only Avoid If You Have To

🧬 Aug 6 @ 7:30 PM ET – Education Webinar
🔬 Nutrigenomics Deep Dive (Part 1): Understand Nutrition-Relevant SNPs & How to Address Them in Clinical Practice

🍵 Aug 14 @ 7 PM ET – Tea Time with Rebecca Snow
💬 For prospective interns - bring your questions!

📚 Aug 27 @ 12 PM ET – Instagram Live
📝 CNS Prep with Caitlin

🎯 Ready to Join?

👉 Click the link below to save your seat for one of the August events!
Let’s finish summer strong - together 💪🌞

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

07/30/2025

Feeling stuck in a content rut?

We get it - you’re fluent in biochemistry, not branding. You're trained in clinical protocols, not Canva.

🧠💥 Coming up with fresh content ideas week after week? It’s a lot. But don’t sweat it - we’ve got your back.

Because even science-minded pros like you deserve content that connects. 💻✨
Hit that save button and save these prompts for when you’re ready to use them!

07/28/2025

🌟 Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Keren Dolan, DCN, CNS, RH, FACN

Dr. Dolan is a veteran functional nutritionist, herbalist, and somatic-informed practitioner, with 15+ years of experience in botanical medicine and integrative care. She bridges herbal medicine, nutrigenomics, chronic and trauma-informed care

✨Trauma-sensitive coaching: Teaches how to help clients with overwhelming stress by breaking big goals into tiny, achievable steps - respecting nervous system capacity rather than expecting compliance

✨Nutrigenomics mastery: Integrates SNP-informed strategies to personalize care, improving patient engagement and outcomes in complex chronic illness

✨Her trauma-informed techniques foster patient-centered empathy, and her gentle strategies prevent client overwhelm.

✨She offers a nuanced, science-forward approach to supplement and protocol design with attention to functional cofactors.

🔗 Want to Work with Keren?

By joining the CNS Supervision Program, you’ll receive:
✅ Two monthly 1:1 mentorship sessions with Dr. Dolan
✅ Access to 60+ hours of recorded consults, including her trauma and genomics cases
✅ Four monthly group calls featuring live demos, lab interpretation workshops, trauma-informed coaching education, and more
✅ Daily forum access, exam prep guidance, and support for earning all your SPE hours

👉 Sign up for our next information session to learn all about the mentorship program and how we can support you! Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

07/25/2025

Coming up with new ways to better support your clients can be tricky…especially with an abundance of information out on the web for you and them!

This week, we’re highlighting an herb that can be used in a variety ways. “Shatavari - ‘with one hundred husbands’ - is more than a legend; it’s a powerhouse for women’s wellness!” 🌸

Our fearless leader, Rebecca, highlights Shatavari (Asparagus racemosa) as the ultimate female tonic - supporting…

🌿fertility
🌿hormone balance
🌿menopause relief
🌿stress resilience
🌿lactation
🌿physical strength

Traditionally enjoyed as a powder in milk or ghee, today’s practitioners choose capsules for convenience, but always ensure it’s water-soluble to fully benefit from its mucilaginous properties.

Have you used this one before?

👉 Tap the link in below to read the full Herb Highlight and discover practical tips on how to incorporate Shatavari into your clinical toolbox!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/post/herb-highlight-shatavari-translated-to-with-one-hundred-husbands-with-rebecca-snow

07/23/2025

🚨 Don’t forget - Our next info session is happening in a few hours!

📣 Dive into your future at The Nutrition & Herbal Collective Education Info Session:

🔹 What: Tea Time w/ Rebecca
🔹 When: Tuesday, July 23 @ 1 pm ET
🔹 Why Attend: Learn about our hands-on curriculum in functional herbalism + nutrition, ask questions live, and discover how we support your growth as a CNS or functional practitioner.

🎯 Whether you're considering a career shift or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this session is your first step toward turning passion into practice.

👉 How to Join: Click the link below to reserve your spot now! It’s not too late to register!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

07/21/2025

🌟 Mentor Spotlight: Karen Herb, MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP

Highlight: With over 7 years as a clinical nutritionist and CNS Supervisor, Karen brings expertise in gut health, nutrigenomics, and collaborative care from multi-functional medicine clinics.

What sets her apart:
✨She encourages students to “think outside the box” when earning CNS SPE hours - leveraging community collaboration, teaching, volunteer work, webinars, and peer partnerships

✨Passionate about applied learning - she emphasizes creative practice-building and real-world experience over racking up meaningless hours

✨Offers hands-on guidance for case development, lab interpretation, and program implementation in clinics

✨Inspires confidence in private practice setup, client care, and functional lab use

🔗 Ready to Learn & Grow with Karen?

Join our CNS Supervision Program and get:
🎯 Two virtual 1:1 mentorship sessions monthly
🌍 Access to four group meetings covering client demos, clinical tools, lab testing, marketing strategies
🛠️ Daily support via forum & resource library
💡 Creative pathways to earn your CNS hours, guided by Karen’s mentorship

👉 Sign up for our next information session to learn all about the mentorship program and how we can support you! Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

07/18/2025

🧠 Spotlight on GABA with Caitlin Self!

Dive into the science of GABA - our brain’s built-in “off switch!”

From its role calming nerve signals and easing anxiety to its synthesis from glutamate and vitamin B6, this post is packed with important client takeaways. 🎓✨

🌿 Learn how GABA levels influence stress, sleep, and mood
🧩 Discover whether oral GABA actually crosses the blood–brain barrier
🥦 Plus, Caitlin’s tips on food sources, supplements, and what you really need to know for the exam

🔗 Tap the link below to read the full blog and boost your knowledge to better serve your clients!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/post/spotlight-on-gaba-get-to-know-this-neurotransmitter-with-caitlin-self

07/16/2025

🚨 Upcoming Instagram Live! 🚨

✨ AI Prompts to Help Generate Marketing Content
🗓 July 18 @ 12 PM ET

Feeling stuck when it’s time to post? Learn how to use AI prompts to brainstorm, write, and repurpose content - so you can spend less time writing and more time connecting. 💡📲

Join us live to:
✅ See real-time examples of content creation using AI
✅ Learn time-saving tips for captions, emails & blog posts
✅ Ask your questions during our Q&A!

🧠 Led by your CNS supervisor Abra, this is perfect for nutrition professionals who want to build visibility without burnout.

👉 Mark your calendar + turn on notifications - we’re going LIVE over on Instagram, July 18 at 12 PM ET!

📩 Share this with a fellow CNS candidate or wellness pro who needs a content confidence boost!

07/14/2025

🔍 Mentor Spotlight: Kate Costello, MS, CNS, LDN

As one of the six powerhouse mentors, Kate brings deep clinical expertise and passion for functional nutrition.

What sets her apart:

✨ Holding dual graduate degrees - an MS in Nutrition & Integrative Health and an MA in Health & Wellness Coaching from Maryland University of Integrative Health - Kate is both a skilled clinician and a compassionate guide.

✨ Her philosophy centers on whole‑food nutrition, mindful eating, movement, quality sleep, stress resilience, and empowering clients to rebuild trust in their bodies.

✨ She values lab testing as a tool - but not a first step. She encourages interns to build rapport before diving into labs, teaching them when and how to introduce testing like stool panels effectively. This balance of rapport, respect for client pace, and clinical curiosity shapes her collaborative supervision style.

✨ In her role as a CNS Supervisor and mentor, she brings functional expertise and nurturing support to interns navigating complex health cases.

🔗 Ready to Learn & Grow with Kate?

🚀 Earn your CNS clinical hours
🎓 Prepare confidently for the CNS exam
🤝 Build your nutrition practice with expert guidance

👉 Sign up for our next information session to learn all about the mentorship program and how we can support you! Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.nutritionherbalcollective.com/education

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